Rrc - Manager Iv - Technical Permitting - Special - Austin, United States - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

RRC - Manager IV - Technical Permitting - Special Injection Permits Unit
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Organization:

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin


Work Locations:
RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701


Job:
Management


Employee Status:
Regular


Schedule:
Full-time


Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time


State Job Code: 1603


Salary Admin Plan:
B


Grade: 25


Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)


Number of Openings: 1


Overtime Status:
Exempt


Job Posting:
Apr 24, 2024, 8:33:23 AM


Closing Date:
May 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PM


Description
To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team.

We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:


  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
  • Telework options for eligible positions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
  • Health premiums 100% paid for fulltime employees
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness and Exercise Leave
  • Career development programs/opportunities for advancement


Oversees the planning, daily operations, and management of the Special Injection Permits Unit (SIP), a new business unit and one of the five business units in the Technical Permitting section of the Oil and Gas Division.

The SIP Unit will implement and manage the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and associated federal grant for injection well UIC Classes III, V and VI relating to brine mining, geothermal, lithium, and geologic storage of CO2.

The SIP manager will take an active role in shaping this new unit, including hiring new staff, leading the creation of new tools and procedures, and administering new and existing statutes, rules and procedures.

The manager will supervise a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds including engineering, geoscience and business administration. Works under the supervision of the Asst. Director of Technical Permitting with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The manager will also work closely with the Division's Chief Geologist, Chief Engineer and other senior staff.


Essential Job Duties:


  • Manages activities of staff in the SIP Unit (4+ staff members currently planned).
  • Hires, trains, and evaluates job performance of staff. Manages staff development plans and activities.
  • Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
  • Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and adjusts as necessary.
  • Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
  • Develops and implements techniques for evaluating the activities of the SIP Unit.
  • Oversees reporting and other activities required by federal grant. Coordinates with grant and budget staff as necessary.
  • Oversees some software development and maintenance for SIP Unit.
  • Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.
  • Provides technical guidance for the SIP Unit. Works with the Chief Geologist, Chief Engineer and State Seismologist to resolve injection well issues.
  • Represents the SIP Unit at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. May provide testimony in administrative hearings.
  • Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.
  • Inspects the work of staff and applicants as necessary for compliance with Commission rules and procedures as applicable.
  • Review completion of injection wells, geology and other data and forms for consistency with Commission procedures.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or a closely related field.
  • Seven years of work experience in engineering or geological work.
  • Two years of experience managing a team of technical professionals performing engineering, geoscience or closely related tasks.
  • Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG) in Texas.
  • Experience in reservoir modeling and engineering or similar skill.
  • Experience in injection well completion and operations.
  • Experience administering a federal grant.
  • Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of state and federal st